Services Begin at 10 am
By starting services at 10 am we will now have time from 11 am - 12 pm for community opportunities such as but not limited to game time, fermented food starters, quartet rehearsal, justice/advocacy initiatives, sermon talkback, children’s lessons/opportunities, charades, and the list goes on.
UBC also has an active private (members) Facebook page. If you are interested in joining us there, please go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/ubccolumbus/ and request membership.
Advent & Christmas 2024
Sunday, December 1st, Second Hour
Deck the Halls! (Hanging the Greens)
Join us in decorating the sanctuary for Advent and Christmas during our Second Hour after the service! We'll trim the tree, listen to Christmas music, and enjoy...
Saturday, December 7th, 5:00PM
A Wonderful Christmastime (UBC Christmas Party and Potluck)
It's Christmas time at UBC! Join us for our annual Christmas party, with food, fun, (reindeer) games, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, and Christmas caroling merrily on High Street. Please bring a dish to share.
Sunday, December 15th, Second Hour
Strike the Harp... (Christmas Jam Session)
Christmas Jam Session. Do you play drums, guitar, or maybe you used to jingle all the way on the tambourine? If so, join us for our second Second Hour Jam Session! Our Director of Music will be leading an open jam session on selected Christmas carols. Whether you're a pro, or a little drummer boy, or you just want to try your hand at the organ, come join the festive fun. Who knows? You might just...sleigh it!
Thursdays, December 12 and 19, 7:30-9:00PM
...& Join the Chorus! (UBC Christmas "Pick-Up" Choir)
Do you love singing Christmas music, but don't have the time to join the choir regularly throughout the year? Consider joining the UBC Choir for our Christmas Eve service, with only two rehearsals, 7:30-9:00PM on Thursday 12/12/24 and 12/19/24. Contact David Tomasacci or ubccolumbus@gmail.com for more information).
Sunday, December 22nd, Second Hour
Do You Hear What I Hear? (Sermon Talk Back with Pastor Adam Davis)
Join as we gather to discuss the sermon of the day and how it relates to our lives.
Tuesday, December 24th, 4:00 PM
O Come All Ye Faithful (Christmas Eve Lessons & Carols)
Join us for a beautiful Lessons & Carols Service featuring scripture readings, Christmas carols, and special music. The service will conclude in the soft glow of candlelight as we sing Silent Night —a moment of peace and reflection to welcome the joy of Christmas.
More events being added! Keep watching for additional opportunities to enjoy the Advent season at UBC
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Progressive. Welcoming. Inclusive.
Most folks don't know it, but Baptist churches are a lot like ice cream. There are many different “flavors” to suit a variety of tastes!
University Baptist Church is progressive, welcoming, and inclusive. The service style is traditional, with some occasional twists. Our doors are open to all kinds of people, all kinds of experiences, and all kinds of questions/learning.
We are glad you are here to check us out! We hope you will find diverse ages and politics and different families and faith situations—all with open minds and a welcoming spirit.
At UBC you will find:
- a caring, tight-knit fellowship that is always ready to welcome newcomers
- traditional worship with a progressive attitude
- challenging preaching that touches mind and heart
- opportunities for service in the community
- a deep commitment to social justice
- a place where you can ask questions without fear of judgment
- exceptional, soulful music
- progressive theology in which we wrestle with the elusive mystery of God
- activities for college students and young adults (e.g., Bible study, service, social events)
- a church that takes love seriously
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